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Morbark TORNADO 13 - Adjusting Belt Tension

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*REFER TO CHECK SHEET FIRST
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Remove ignition key and coil wire (on
gasoline powered units.) Disengage
clutch (if applicable.)
To check for proper tension of belts, use a
belt tension gauge or a spring scale to
deflect one belt at the center of the span 1/
64" per inch of span length. The scale
should read a minimum of 20 lbs. of deflec-
tion force.
To adjust the chipper belt tension, follow
these steps:
1. Remove ignition key & coil wire (on
gasoline power units).
2. Remove the belt shield.
3. Loosen the engine bolts.
4. Adjust chipper belt with the belt
tightening bolts to get proper belt
tension.
5. Tighten 5/8"-11 engine bolts with
proper torque. (pg. 22)
NOTE: Adjust both sides evenly to ensure
proper sheave alignment.
6. Whenever the belt shield is removed
for service, replace it after you have
finished. Shields are built for your
protection. Use them.
Inspect chipper drive belts hourly dur-
ing the first week of operation and weekly
thereafter.
CAUTION:
BEFORE ADJUSTING BELTS
ADJUSTING THE BELT TENSION
SAFETY MAINTENANCE
Loosen the engine mounting bolts.
Replace all guards after servicing the machine.
Adjust chipper belt tension.
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